QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

What are the eight harmful effects of alcohol consumption?

1. Rapid Blood/Alcohol Elevation (BAC)
2. Toxicity
3. Oxidation
4. Malabsorption
5. Dehydration
6. Glucose Disruption
7. Stress
8. Sexual Dysfunction

THE THIN LINE BETWEEN BENEFIT AND HARM

• A moderate amount improves insulin production
  
• A moderate amount elevates mood 
• A moderate amount suppresses sexual inhibitions
• A moderate amount benefits hormonal balance
  

• Excessive amounts disrupt glucose
  
• Excessive amounts cause depression
  
• Excessive amounts cause sexual dysfunction
  
• Excessive amounts hormonal imbalance
  

There are Two Forms of Alcohol Metabolism

The Tuma/Casey Flow Chart diagrams the metabolism
of alcohol after occasional MODERATE use.

The MEOS Flow Chart shows the metabolism of
 alcohol after abusive, chronic use like BINGE DRINKING.

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DID YOU KNOW...a moderate amount of alcohol helpes the pancreas produce insulin, but excessive 
amounts disrupt insulin regulation?

DID YOU KNOW...a moderate amount of alcohol relieves physical stress, but an abusive amount
causes stress?